The father of the abducted medical doctor, Dr Ibrahim Tahir has revealed that a ransom of 50 million naira was paid to secure his freedom 13 days after he was abducted alongside his brother, Abu Tahir, who later died in the hands of the kidnappers.
This was against an earlier report crediting his release to members of the Edo State vigilante and Hunters in Auchi
The father has told New Telegraph that the N 50 million was paid in two instalments
of 20 and 30 million before the kidnappers released him.It was also gathered that Dr Tahir was shot at the process of his release and that he was in an undisclosed hospital, where he is receiving medical attention.
The doctor was abducted alongside his brother, Abu Tahir, on January 2, 2026, at their residence in Auchi, Edo State.
The kidnappers had initially demanded a ransom of N200 million, which was later reduced to N100 million, but tragically, Abu Tahir was killed during the ordeal .
It was not certain if any ransom was paid by the family or otherwise.
